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Protecting historic Lobos Creek, honoring the legacy of Ansel Adams...
the Grove would help establish San Francisco as a capital of the
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The Ansel Adams Grove Restoration Project
Vision
The Ansel Adams Grove could be a cornerstone and component of what
many would like to see San Francisco, together with its "urban forest"
in the Presidio, become: a beacon for environmentalism, sustainability,
and harmony between man and Nature. The Grove would help shape the
identity of the nation's newest national park, while offering a unique
opportunity for the progressive city of San Francisco to contribute to
environmental awareness and education, as well as celebrate local
history.
The Grove would provide an introductory focal point for the park. From
the parking lot just inside the western entrance to the Presidio,
serviced by MUNI lines 28 and 29, as well as the Presidio's free
clean-air shuttle, tourists would look back up the creek valley to the
photographer's former home. The Lobos Creek Boardwalk, a nature walk
that meanders through the on-going dune restoration project, could
easily be expanded to accommodate an informational kiosk and viewing
area. A site of this prominence could easily attract an artist of the
stature of an Andy Goldsworthy to create a living monument to America's
pre-eminent environmental artist.
The visitors could then continue along the boardwalk and wander
through the dune restoration area to learn about subjects ranging from
Adams' pioneering involvement with the GGNRA, Lobos Creek conservation
projects, local flora and fauna, to the rationale for native plant
restoration: the possibilities for exhibits, informational displays,
even audio tours would be enormous.
Future Dreams
The Visitor Center at the main post in the Presidio would be an ideal
home for an ongoing exhibit of the photographer's work and personal
history. Students and art enthusiasts from the world over would be able
to admire his legendary photographs, some of which were taken near this
very location. Visitors could also examine letters, awards, and
personal artifacts showing how Adams' life was inextricably intertwined
with San Francisco, the Presidio, and the environmental movement.
Programs generated by the establishment of such a facility could
include nature photography symposiums and workshops, documentary film
screenings, and educational exhibits, to name a few. A center honoring
an American icon of Adams' stature should have little trouble attracting
ample private funding to ensure its success, and this, in turn, would
enhance the park's prestige and hasten the evolution of the Presidio
into a major tourist attraction.
Learn More
To learn more about the Ansel Adams Memorial Grove Restoration and Preservation Project explore the web site or simply download the proposal.
Support the Project
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